Wean to Finish Supervisor - Western IA

About the role

The Wean to Finish Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing a team of employees and contractors to ensure proper care and management of animals, aligning with Iowa Select Farms' animal well-being policies. This role plays a crucial part in achieving production and economic goals, including production performance, revenue, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to ensure proper care and management of animals and compliance with ISF animal well-being policies.
• Execute and implement strategies to achieve production and economic goals, including production performance, revenue, and marketing, and cost management KPI’s.
• Communicate with supervisors and senior supervisors on the size and quality of sites, forecast, select, and mark hogs for market, and observe newly placed pigs when sites are filled.
• Ensure site managers have necessary training, supplies, and tools for proper swine care, work with transportation department on efficient pig flow, and manage the environment and environmental controls.
• Partner with site managers to monitor nutrient storage facilities, troubleshoot ventilation issues, and instruct and train managers on proper swine drug administration.
• Maintain overall pig health, communicate with staff veterinarians and senior finishing supervisors, and administer ISF protocols for site maintenance and pig management.
• Monitor alarm systems, initiate responses for all calls, and assist in hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees in partnership with HR and supervisors.
• Understand and troubleshoot alarm systems, assist in creating routines for passed audits, and assist in strategy development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure attendance and adherence to company policies, including bio-security, safety, and animal wellbeing policies.
• Perform tasks in various weather conditions, including lifting up to 75 pounds, and climbing ladders and gates.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in swine production operations is preferred.
• Computer skills: running reports, data entry, email, word documents, excel documents, and navigating company tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders and gates.
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of swine production and animal well-being policies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to alarm systems and environmental controls.
• Proficiency in computer software for data entry and report generation.

Benefits

Iowa Select Farms offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX - $YY per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.